Is removal of wisdom teeth going to hurt?

6:12 PM,
Feb. 21, 2014

Written by

Dr. John B. Roberson
American Correspondent

An upcoming visit to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon for wisdom teeth removal could lead to many questions for the patient as well as their family. In this case, the patient is typically most concerned about possible pain - whether the procedure is going to hurt.

The good news is that today's technology makes it possible to perform complex surgery in the oral and maxillofacial surgery office with little or no discomfort for the patient.

As the surgical specialists of the dental profession, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained in all aspects of anesthesia administration. ...